Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Emily Colon. Emily is a former deputy city manager turned consultant with the Southern Group. Connect with Emily on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: The latest PM Magazine with my friend, Mario Diaz, on the cover! What I’m watching: My daughter playing indoor soccer called futsal—SO fun! What … Continued
Jorge Valens Innovation Manager Miami-Dade County, FL LinkedIn AI meets local government. Jorge Valens, Innovation Manager for Miami-Dade County, FL, joined the podcast to talk about the opportunities artificial intelligence represents for local government organizations and his recent article on the topic. He talked about how these tools can improve the efficiency of subject matter … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Adrianna Tušek Erickson, Connection & Impact Program Coordinator for the City of Chandler. Follow Adrianna on LinkedIn What I’m watching: A cold front moving across most of the United States, while we enjoy 75-80 degree temperatures in December. What I’m getting ready to eat: Sarma (stuffed cabbage), a traditional Croatian dish … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Alexander Fung, Economic Development Manager from the City of Eastvale, CA. Connect with Alexander on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni What I’m watching: Yellowstone (TV Series) What I’m working on: Creating the 2026 Strategic Plan for the City’s Economic Development Team Economic developers seeking to attract … Continued
Jessica Carrero Operations Project Manager Town of East Hartford, CT LinkedIn Jessica Carrero, Operations Project Manager for the Town of East Hartford, Connecticut joined the podcast to discuss project management and ensuring operations continue when organizations go through changes. She shared her experience during mayoral transitions, how standard operating procedures helped her succeed during those … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Michael Baskin, human, serving Montgomery County MD as Chief Innovation Officer (come join our innovation Accelerator). Michael is also a Fellow at The People Lab @ Harvard Kennedy School exploring the future of local government organizations and an executive coach working with leaders writing their own stories. Stories on substack – … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jorge Valens, Innovation Manager for Miami-Dade County’s Information Technology Department in Miami, Florida. Follow Jorge on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Threads. What I’m watching: Alien Earth on Hulu What I’m listening to: “Heard it in a Past Life” by Maggie Rogers (one of those “take with you to a desert … Continued
Amber Cabrera Senior Assistant to the City Manager City of Fort Lauderdale, FL LinkedIn Maylee De Jesús City Clerk City of Boynton Beach, FL LinkedIn Amber Cabrera. Senior Assistant to the City Manager for City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Maylee De Jesús, City Clerk for the City of Boynton Beach, Florida joined to podcast … Continued
Today’s #MorningBuzz is brought to you by Katie Ludwig, Director of Resource Development, Government Finance Officers Association. You can connect with her on LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: “Demon of Unrest” by Erik Larson What I’m Watching: The latest season of “Stranger Things” What I’m Listening To: Olivia Dean, Role Model, and…Taylor Swift I’ve been listening … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida and proud Secretary of ELGL’s Board of Directors Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m excited about: The ELGL Mug Exchange – I can’t wait to add to my collection! What I’m baking tonight: Double Chocolate … Continued
